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Bills’ Sam Franklin won his appeal. The spitting dispute isn’t settled (Gift Article)

The Bills captain denies spitting. DJ Glaze insists he did. An overturned suspension hasn’t settled the dispute.

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Your guide to MLB’s coming lockout: Why it’s happening, whether games will be lost, and when baseball will be back (Gift Article)

Will MLB lose games in 2027? How far apart are the league and the union? And what are they actually fighting over?

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New York Times sportsculture
What we’ve learned about the Blackhawks after 12 games: Stars have yet to shine (Gift Article)

We'll check in on how the Blackhawks are doing after every 12 games this season. For now, there's a lot that can improve.

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Max Shabanov gets first shot at his former Islanders team as Wild’s low-risk signing pays off (Gift Article)

If Shabanov scores Thursday against his old team in what will be his 14th game of the season, he will equal his total (five) from 2025-26.

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Buffalo Sabres’ Olen Zellweger embracing bigger role and a chance to win (Gift Article)

It’s early, but Zellweger is showing why he can be a fine replacement for Bowen Byram on Buffalo's blue line.

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What we learned about the NHL in October: Devils are complete, Blackhawks can’t defend (Gift Article)

Newfound finishing and a new reliable goalie make the Devils formidable, David Pastrnak is scoring again and more.

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Knicks star Jalen Brunson found his mojo in Chicago, a place near and dear to him
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NFL Week 8 ATS picks: The peculiar case of Kevin O’Connell’s undefeated Vikings (Gift Article)

The Vikings are the NFL's last unbeaten team, but O'Connell isn't getting much credit, and everyone seems to be picking the Lions this week.

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Estevao is becoming an issue for Xabi Alonso and Chelsea (Gift Article)

The teenager was unused in the Carabao Cup loss to Liverpool as he continues to be on the fringes at Stamford Bridge

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2027 NHL Draft ranking: Landon DuPont tops Wheeler’s preliminary top 64 prospects (Gift Article)

The 2027 class is headlined by Canadian star Landon DuPont and the best collection of Russian prospects in years.

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Fantasy football sleepers for Week 8: Jacoby Brissett, Ja’Kobi Lane and 3 more surprise plays (Gift Article)

Brad Evans thinks Jacoby Brissett and Ja'Kobi Lane are primed for big weeks. Need a deeper sleeper? There's always Laquon Treadwell.

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Mathys Tel just had his best moment in a Spurs shirt – can he push on? (Gift Article)

A superb strike sealed a historic 2-0 win away to Chelsea - now the French forward must find greater consistency

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MLB season predictions 1.0: World Series winner, dark horse, playoff teams and more (Gift Article)

The 2026 MLB season is here, and The Athletic's MLB staff has some thoughts on how it'll play out. Plus, analysis on the picks.

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Bloomberg sports
Lagarde to Leave ECB Early, Igniting Race to Replace Her

President Christine Lagarde announced she’ll leave the European Central Bank in early 2027, intensifying the struggle to replace one of the world’s most powerful monetary policymakers.

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Steve Kerr on NBA players flopping: ‘We should be the No Bulls— Association’ (Gift Article)

"I think everybody's trying to figure out what's a flop, what's not," Kerr said.

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The French Connection

Pick Of The Week — 29th October 2026

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Angry Anderson Has Died. He Rocked Hard and Played a Villain in ‘Mad Max.’ (Gift Article)

The diminutive Australian fronted the group Rose Tattoo and stole scenes as a glutton for punishment in “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.”

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Oksana Chusovitina, the 51-year-old gymnast who refuses to retire: ‘I think about the Olympics all the time’ (Gift Article)

The Uzbekistani feels as fresh as ever and has a ninth Summer Games in her sights in Los Angeles

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Kleptocracy, Inc.

Under Trump, conflicts of interest are just part of the system.

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AJ Dybantsa’s NBA debut highlighted by 19 points, promising moments despite Wizards loss (Gift Article)

No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa showed no rust while making his NBA debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Building the Brewers: 10 moves that brought Milwaukee to the World Series (Gift Article)

The Brewers made big adds, and then layered important role players on top.

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Unshakable Brewers claim first World Series title, capping magical October run (Gift Article)

The Brewers finished off the Rays with a Game 5 victory at Tropicana Field, where their fans gathered for the vacation of a lifetime.

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The 2027 Way-Too-Early MLB Power Rankings: Where does your team stand now? (Gift Article)

In way-too-early fashion, we ranked all 30 teams based on how they stack up once free agents are removed from rosters. So who's on top? Duh.

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A Top Dartmouth Leader Steps Down Over Undisclosed A.I. Use in Writings (Gift Article)

Santiago Schnell, who had been provost since last year, will leave after a review found that he had improperly used A.I. in published opinion articles.

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Do Food Expiration Dates Really Matter? (Gift Article)

Labels on food are confusing for all kinds of reasons. Here’s what they mean.

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Warriors’ injuries and back-to-back rest expose the problem Steve Kerr warned about (Gift Article)

Golden State's front office didn't heed coach Steve Kerr's words of caution about the roster over the summer.

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Mussolini’s great-grandson scores first Lazio goal in 6-2 win over Sassuolo (Gift Article)

Romano Floriani Mussolini, 23, came through the club's academy and has featured in all nine of the team's Serie A matches this season.

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The cousin of a lawyer who helped defend Trump in his first impeachment is hired for the trial. (Gift Article)
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Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68 (Gift Article)

The accident, the second in less than a year on the same busy rail line, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.

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Cubs to retain John Mallee, a key hitting coach for PCA, after Mets’ interest: Sources (Gift Article)

Mallee has worked closely with Pete Crow-Armstrong during his time as the Cubs’ assistant hitting coach.

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Kalshi CEO Eyes Guardrails After Studies Detail Customer Losses

Mansour argued that speculators fare poorly with many products that have recently become popular with retail traders, including options and futures, and said Kalshi is talking with regulators about creating additional safeguards.

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The Atlantic sports
The Jason Arday Truthers

The concerted effort to airbrush the late fabulist’s life

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Medium culturesportspolitics
Diary of a Cycling Instructor

A botanics lesson on two wheels

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A HOT ‘POTATO’ FOR A LADY NAMED BARRIE (Gift Article)

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Sam Houston fires head coach Phil Longo in less than two full seasons after 3-17 run (Gift Article)

The Bearkats started the season 1-7 overall and 0-4 in Conference USA play under Longo, including a 24-3 loss to Missouri State on Tuesday.

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Wrexham fined £75k by EFL after fielding two ineligible players (Gift Article)

Callum O'Hare and Issa Kabore were named in matchday squads when they were ineligible for selection.

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From the Front Page: The Statue of Liberty Is Dedicated on Oct. 28, 1886 (Gift Article)

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland.

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Judge Who Used Racist Slur Forced Off Bench by New York’s Highest Court (Gift Article)

Walter Jones, a longtime Canandaigua town justice, repeatedly used a slur aimed at Black people while telling a story set on his grandfather’s cotton farm.

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National Observer sports
The affordable EV you’ve been waiting for is already here

If your goal is simply to buy a great EV that’s competitive on price, start looking now — because the EV you’ve been waiting for is already here.

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Pan-Baked Lemon-Almond Tart Recipe • 4★ (Gift Recipe)

This flourless, crustless tart is rich, moist, sweet and and prepared almost entirely on the stovetop (with the exception of a few minutes spent under the broiler to crisp the top). It is the ideal de...

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Medium sports
Who Was the Jack in Jack-o’-Lantern

And Why Was He Carrying a Lantern?

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Manchester United expect Benjamin Sesko absence until January with shin injury (Gift Article)

The striker last played on September 16 with the club's medical team investigating the best course of treatment with specialists.

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A.I. by the Numbers (Gift Article)

Plus, Israel’s election, Flávio Bolsonaro and a Gen Z cookbook.

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New Orleans’s Legacy of Death and Rebirth Helped Shaped Anne Rice’s Imagination (Gift Article)

The Big Easy celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘Interview With the Vampire,’ the first novel by Anne Rice, whose hometown served as her greatest muse.

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Ernie Johnson to step away from 'Inside the NBA' after season (Gift Article)

Broadcasting legend Ernie Johnson has announced on social media that this will be his final season behind the "Inside the NBA" desk."Totally my decision. It's just time," Johnson said.Johnson, 70, has...

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Tyrese Haliburton out with hamstring injury (Gift Article)

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has a strained left hamstring and will be out for an undisclosed period of time, a team source told The Athletic. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

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Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests (Gift Article)

Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.

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Is There a Healthier Way to Eat Halloween Candy? (Gift Article)

We asked experts whether it’s better to devour your treats in a day or savor them for weeks.

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San Francisco Chronicle sports
A newcomer’s guide to Valkyries fandom — from Ballhalla to ‘for the gays!’

There’s still time to jump on the violet bandwagon. Here’s a primer on everything you need to know before Game 6 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta.

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New York Times sportspolitics
How to Avoid Knee Surgery (Gift Article)

If you want to avoid the knife, you have to be patient.

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